Core Points - The Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry, Lollobrigida, criticized the U.S. anti-dumping tariffs on Italian pasta as a form of "super protectionism" that is unnecessary and unjustified [2] - The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Italian pasta is being dumped, planning to impose an additional tariff of 91.74% on top of the existing 15% tariff starting in 2026, resulting in a total tariff of approximately 107% [2] - Italy produces over 4 million tons of pasta annually, with 60% of its production exported, making the U.S. a significant overseas market for the Italian pasta industry [2]